About Me
- About rads42
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- 06477
- City
- Orange
- State
- CT
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- Cobra Make, Engine
- ERA #720
- Engine type and displacement
- 428
- Tranny type
- Tremec
- Horsepower
- 0.0
- 60 foot time
- 0.000
- 1/8 Mile ET
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- 1/8 Mile MPH
- 0.00
- 1/4 Mile ET
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- 1/4 Mile MPH
- 0.00
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07-19-2020 08:20 AM - permalinkdesgros@vtlink.Received the Coco pattern, completed two days ago and returned.
Good people to deal with.
John
ERA #3010 289 SB BRG
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rads42 liked post by strictlypersonl On thread : Yet another LED light question.......The 3-wire tail lights are original, the 4-wire units are proprietary to Superformance. Original cars used a relay on the firewall to merge the brake and signal inputs. Some trailer relays can do the...Liked On: 01-12-2022, 09:42 AM
Posted On: 01-12-2022, 07:30 AMrads42 liked post by patrickt On thread : Best Way to set the idle mix on a 4160Alright, here are my tips for you, or anyone else that's reading this, to do this "fix" both with the carb on the engine, and with it off. Now remember, the goal here is to have your primary...Liked On: 01-09-2022, 05:38 PM
Posted On: 03-01-2018, 08:34 AMrads42 liked post by patrickt On thread : 4160 QuestionThe absolute best, most productive, and wonderful modification you can make to your 4160 is to add a small adjustable set screw to the base of the secondaries (replacing the one that's already there)...Liked On: 01-09-2022, 05:30 PM
Posted On: 01-05-2022, 08:40 AMrads42 liked post by patrickt On thread : 4160 QuestionHere's a decent shot of mine from the last time I rebuilt my 4160. BTW, I have the manual choke mostly removed and the butterfly zip tied in the full open position. ...Liked On: 01-05-2022, 07:57 AM
Posted On: 01-04-2022, 03:55 PMrads42 liked post by 66gtk On thread : FIA style rim on 427Old thread, but YES! I love the look as I replaced 17" wheels with these FIAs and they are so much better! http://customshowboards.com/era488/TFT_web.jpg...Liked On: 01-03-2022, 03:11 PM
Posted On: 01-01-2022, 09:46 PMLinks monetized by VigLinkrads42 liked post by fastpace On thread : CSX2410 - from Barn to ConcourseYes, current plans are Princess Blue, red interior, luggage rack, radio with antenna, white side walls, and silver painted wheels.Liked On: 12-23-2021, 08:17 AM
Posted On: 12-22-2021, 05:39 PMrads42 liked post by patrickt On thread : Running rich!Replace the pump and see if all the problems magically go away. Check your fuel pressure -- something in the sixes is about as high as you can live with. If the richness problem is still there, order...Liked On: 12-22-2021, 02:44 PM
Posted On: 12-18-2021, 10:10 AMrads42 liked post by patrickt On thread : Running rich!If you're really sure that the pressure is 10 psi, then replace the pump -- they're not that expensive and really easy to change out. I run in the upper 5 psi range. Your needle/seats are not built...Liked On: 12-22-2021, 02:43 PM
Posted On: 12-17-2021, 07:47 PMrads42 liked post by strictlypersonl On thread : Friday Frustration...Friends, To whomever I snapped at on the phone, Sorry. Fridays seem to get a pile of last-minute calls. Today they were coming every couple of minutes. Peter's calls tend to last more than 10...Liked On: 12-17-2021, 12:49 PM
Posted On: 12-17-2021, 12:25 PMrads42 liked post by Gaz64 On thread : I'm assembling a small tool bag to carry in the trunk - what tools do you carry?A testlamp. Can be faster at fuse checking than a meter. Also doesn't need batteries. And gives you a choice of these 2 tools in whatever the case may be.Liked On: 12-15-2021, 01:28 PM
Posted On: 12-14-2021, 11:57 PMrads42 liked post by spdbrake On thread : Looking for a cheap alternative-Summit Racing has them for $2 cheaper @ $18.71 but charge $9.99 shipping which will bankrupt you for sure. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/maa-29316 Or you can fab couple out of .125" X 3/4...Liked On: 12-15-2021, 01:25 PM
Posted On: 12-15-2021, 11:44 AMrads42 liked post by Tommy On thread : Stainless steel side pipesGP Headers (https://www.gpheaders.com/) fabricated headers for my Cheetah. I fabricated the side pipe portion, but I suspect they can do whatever you need. This shows the mock up I sent them and...Liked On: 12-02-2021, 12:12 PM
Posted On: 11-28-2021, 02:50 PMrads42 liked post by twobjshelbys On thread : Stainless steel side pipesSimply ingenious way to measure!!!Liked On: 12-02-2021, 12:09 PM
Posted On: 11-30-2021, 09:49 AMrads42 liked post by ChrisBlair On thread : Considering buying a CobraWhen I typed my response to you, I figured it was 50/50 you'd get mad. You know how car forums can go. But I reasoned, we have to be adults here, and we don't know each other, so just be up front and...Liked On: 11-15-2021, 10:01 AM
Posted On: 11-14-2021, 11:43 AMrads42 liked post by sgianino On thread : Considering buying a CobraERA usually has an open house Christmas party coming up soon...If your close to ERA its worth the trip and im sure there will be a 289 in some sort of build stage to viewLiked On: 11-15-2021, 10:01 AM
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